| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3306648 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Both sedation schemes were safe in this setting. Sedation with propofol plus fentanyl was more efficacious with a shorter recovery time compared with midazolam plus fentanyl. Therefore, the former scheme is an alternative when sedating cirrhotic patients undergoing UGIE.
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Authors
Lucianna Motta MD, Danielle Queiroz MD, Gustavo Flores MD, Juliana Ramos MD, Frank Shigueo MD, Luciano MD, PhD, Maria Rachel Silveira MD, PhD, Angelo P. MD, PhD, Ermelindo Della MD, PhD,